Looks like a pretty grim weekend ahead, weather-wise. Luckily there are plenty of ways to stay entertained, with live music, theatre and improv to keep everyone warm, dry and, best of all, laughing.
TODAY: Friday, Jan. 27
BABY SIGN
Do you have a newborn? Then Baby's First Year, a guest-speaker series running at Place Maillardville (1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam) from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m., is the place for you. Today's session features Jamie Lynn Davis, who will teach parents and caregivers about the benefits of baby sign language. The lectures are free, and registration is not required. Call 604-933-6166 for more info.
SUDDEN DEATH
No, it's not a hockey game. It's the opening weekend for Sudden Death Improv at Second Storey Theatre (#201-2550 Shaughnessy St., PoCo). This brand new show will be a great chance to have a few laughs, meet the cast and enjoy some great comedy. Tickets are $10/$8, available at the door. Shows run tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. Visit www.secondstoreytheatre.com for more information.
SWEET JAZZ
Award-winning jazz artist Laila Biali will sing from her broad catalogue tonight at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. A North Vancouver native who now lives in New York, Biali has performed with Sting, Suzanne Vega and Chris Botti. She'll be joined on stage by Adam Thomas on stand-up bass and background vocals, as well as Julian MacDonough on drums. Tickets are $35/$30/$15/$10, available at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, Jan. 28
BEACH TIME
With all this rain many of us are dreaming of a tropical getaway. Of course, that means putting on a dreaded swimsuit. Let Alison Wandzura from Swimco help you find the perfect solution for your body type, today at 2 p.m. at Coquitlam Centre. You could also win a $50 gift certificate at the event. Visit www.coquitlamcentre.com/style-lounge for more information.
ULTIMATELY FUNNY
Roman Danylo hosts the the Ultimate Comedy Show tonight at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 8 p.m. The evening of sketch, stand-up and improv, featuring guests Toby Hargrave, Jason Bryden, David Milchard and members of Canadian Content, promises "euphoric interactive entertainment." Tickets are $35/$25/$15/$10, available at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
GET CLOSE
Dianna David, a former mechanical engineer turned professional entertainer, embodies five separate characters in Take a Closer Look. This dynamic show, for youth in Kindergarten to Grade 8, tells the tale of Estrude de Bompoof, a native of the Philippines who tries to find her way through a new school. The show is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18/$14/$10, available at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Sunday, Jan. 29
PLAY BALL
Bring the family to Port Coquitlam Minor Softball's registration day and softball fun fair from noon to 4 p.m. at Hyde Creek recreation centre, where there will be activity stations, door prizes and refreshments. Call 778-389-7076 for more information or visit www.pocominorsoftball.com.
PLAY LACROSSE
Port Moody Lacrosse hosts its annual registration online (www.portmoodylacrosse.org) or today only at the Port Moody recreation centre (300 Newport Dr.), from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The organization is looking for kids born between 1996 and 2007, particularly girls born between 1998 and 2001.
